From January 1 to August 6 this year, a total of 2,520 dengue cases have been reported – a 197% increase compared to the same period in 2015
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines (Aug. 13, 2016) — Dengue cases in Negros Occidental have increased dramatically, causing alarm to the Provincial Health Office (PHO). Continue reading Dengue cases approach epidemic threshold in Negros Occidental
SANTIAGO, Chile (Feb. 21, 2016) — Chile’s remote Easter Island over the past two weeks has seen a dramatic increase in dengue, with a total now of 16 confirmed cases, including one serious enough to require hospitalization.
Continue reading Sharp rise of dengue on Chile’s Easter Island
MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 11, 2016) — As the world’s first-ever dengue vaccine becomes available in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public not to let their guard down against the disease.
Continue reading Vaccine an ‘additional strategy’ to fight dengue in PH
MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 11, 2016) — The world’s first-ever dengue vaccine is now available in the Philippines – almost two months after it won regulatory approval in the country.
Continue reading World’s first dengue vaccine now available in PH
PARIS, France (Dec. 23) — The Philippines became the first Asian country on Tuesday, December 22, to approve the sale of the world’s first-ever dengue vaccine.
Continue reading Philippines first Asian country to clear dengue vaccine
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (Dec. 10, 2015) — The world’s first dengue vaccine won regulatory approval in Mexico on Wednesday, December 9, raising hopes that it could prevent more than 100 deaths there a year and eventually perhaps millions around the world.
MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 21, 2015) — Typhoon Lando (Koppu) has caused extensive flooding in the north eastern provinces of Luzon, the country’s largest and most populous island. Koppu, Continue reading Widespread flooding brings fears of dengue in Lando-affected areas
MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 10, 2015) — With dengue cases still on the rise in the Philippines, the health department said the best strategy to prevent the disease is to fight it not only in the barangay (village) level, but also in schools.
Continue reading DOH to equip 20,000 classrooms with dengue screens
MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 9, 2015) — The health department expects higher dengue cases in 2016 due to the strong El Niño that is affecting the country.
Continue reading Dengue cases to rise in 2016 due to El Niño – DOH
MANILA, Philippines (Sept. 23, 2015) — The number of reported dengue cases in the Philippines climbs to 78,808, based on the latest report from the Department of Health (DOH) covering the period of January 1 to September 5.
Continue reading More than 78,000 dengue cases since Jan 2015 – DOH